3000 Manual

System 3000
In sta lla tio n , O p e ra tio n a n d

M a in te n a n ce M a n u a l
First printed 1988
This edition printed June, 2003
SYSTEM 3000 INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
D ue to ongoing research into the phenom ena of lightning and lightning protection
technology and product im provem ent, ERIC O
reserves the right to alter any inform ation

and specifications contained herein at any tim e w ithout notice. Installers of ERITEC H

System 3000

should check w ith ERIC O or distributors, that they have the latest edition.
This m anual replaces H B-H BC R-134 (Issue 1) edition num ber 6-2000.
The ERITEC H System 3000 is m anufactured by ERIC O .
International patents on the ERITEC H System 3000 are existing and pending.
ERITEC H System 3000 (or any other lightning protection system ) does N O T offer 100%
protection against all lightning events. H ow ever, correct installation is essential for the
m axim um level of safety.
Details of ERITECH System 3000 Lightning Protection System
System O w ner:
Location:
D ate Installed:
Installation C ontractor:
Purchased From :
Signature of Installation C ontractor:
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H B-H BC R 169
REVISIO N 1
C opyright 2003 ERIC O International C orporation. A ll rights reserved.
C A D D Y, C A D W ELD , C RITEC , ERIC O , ERITEC H , ERIFLEX, and LEN TO N
are registered tradem arks of ERIC O International C orporation.
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THE ERITECH
SYSTEM 3000
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
HB-HBCR-169
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Table of Contents
Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Grounding Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Downconductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
Structural Bonding Braid & C onductive Structural Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Lightning Event Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
DYNASPHERE Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Masts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Checking Lightning Protection Components on Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
ERITECH
System 3000 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9

Grounding Systems Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
G round Resistance Low ering C om pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Insulation of G rounding System s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Bonding the Lightning Protection G round to other Service G rounds . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12
Labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 13
Downconductors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14
D ow nconductor H auling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14
Penetrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Securing the D ow nconductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
U se of M ast or C onventional C able as the D ow nconductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 19
Labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Structure Bonding Braid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 20
Terminating the ERICORE Lower End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 25
Terminating the ERICORE Upper End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 29
Terminals and Masts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40
Term inals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40
M asts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 40
M ast Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 41
M ast C ouplings & G uying Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 42
G uying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 44
Raising of M ast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45
Lightning Event Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 48
Certif ication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49
Operation & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 49
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 52
Specif ications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 53
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 56
Certif icate of Compliance and Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back C over
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ERITECH
System 3000
Due to ongoing research into the phenomena of lightning, lightning
protection technology and product improvement, ERICO reserves the right
to alter any information and specifications contained herein at any time
without notice. Users should check with ERICO to ensure they have the
latest edition.
THE ERITECH
SYSTEM 3000
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
Local D istributors should be the users first point of contact w ith supply, delivery, installation,
lim ited w arranty, and checking of the system for com pliance w ith M anufacturers instructions.
The ERITEC H System 3000 Installation, O peration
and M aintenance M anual w as first published in A ugust 1988.
This edition published June, 2003.
The System 3000 is m anufactured by ERIC O
.
International patents on the System 3000 are existing.
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This m anual is a guide to the Installation,
O peration and M aintenance of the ERITEC H
System 3000 Lightning Protection System .
It assum es that the system to be installed
has been designed by an authorized ERIC O
representative. The system design w ill include:
G rounding system design - a
configuration should be designed as
a result of soil resistivity analysis.
D ow nconductor routes - chosen to
avoid other services, m aintain
m inim um bending radii and m inim ize
dow nconductor run length.
D ow nconductor securing requirem ents.
Term inal types - operating
environm ent.
Benji - C A D analysis design softw are
w hich determ ines term inal placem ent,
m ast & height requirem ents as w ell as
protection level calculation.
A ll of the above are recom m ended for a
successful installation. If there is any doubt
about any of the points m entioned, please
contact ERIC O or your nearest D istributor for
clarification.
Only attempt to install the
ERITECH System 3000
during storm-free periods.
Pre-Installation Requirements
Figure 1.
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Grounding Systems
The grounding system is critical to
the integrity of any lightning protection
installation and should include
consideration of:
Local Standards com pliance (IEC
61024-1, BS 6551, A S1768-1991,
N FPA 780, C 22.1-98, N EC
etc.)
Available space/location.
N atural soil conditions - resistivity of
soil, soil m oisture content, soil
tem perature range, etc.
Location of underground services -
Pow er, C om m unications, Fuel, G as,
W ater, etc.
C orrosive environm ents, ie: salt
w ater, acid/alkaline contam inated
ground m ass.
U se of suitable grounding rods such
as ERITEC H rods.
M inim ization of risk to personnel.
C ontact your area ERIC O office or
D istributor if you require further advice on
grounding system s.
Downconductors
The ERIC O RE dow nconductor or other
recom m ended dow nconductor should have
been selected during the design stage, as
should the route, length and any
preterm inations of the dow nconductor.
Re-check intended route of
downconductor immediately
prior to installation to ensure
that:
The recommended order of installation is as follows:
1. Full installation of the grounding system.
2. Full installation of the downconductor.
3. Termination of the downconductor to the grounding system.
4. Upper termination of the downconductor (may already have been
completed by ERICO) and connection to the DYNASPHERE air terminal.
5. Termination of bonding cable from upper termination to structure
(if required).
6. Raise mast into position and secure.
There are no structural changes or
additions that m ay effect the initial
Benji registered* design.
M ost direct route possible to the
grounding system w ith m inim al
num ber of bends and as flush w ith
the structure as possible.
M inim um bending radii m aintained
(500m m , 20in.).
*Registered site design w ith ERIC O
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Parallel routing w ith other services -
m inim um separation = 2m (80in.).
A ttachm ent to the structure is at a
m axim um of every 1m (40in.) for the
top 10% of the dow nconductor route
and 2m (80in.) from then on.
Recheck:
Securing of dow nconductor -
saddles, cable ties, beam clam ps,
cable hangers, etc, are appropriate.
M ethod of cable installation, ie. cable
upper term inated on the outside of
the drum - to be rolled off from the
base of the structure, or cable upper
term inated on the inside of the drum
- to be rolled off from the top of the
structure. (Refer Fig. 6 on page 15).
The outer sheath of the dow n -
conductor m ust be electrically
bonded to a conductive structural
point w ithin 5 m eters (17ft) of the
upper term ination kit.
Structural Bonding Braid & Conductive
Structural Points
W hen installing the upper end of
the dow nconductor on a m asonry
structure (concrete panels, brick,
etc), the dow nconductor should be secured
directly to the structural steel w ork. If this
cannot be done w ithin 5 m eters (17ft.) of the
upper term ination, then the bonding cable
(supplied in the term ination kit) m ust be
connected via 6m m
2
(8W G ) insulated copper
cable to the nearest conductive structural
point. This point should be w here the
dow nconductor first com es into contact w ith
the structure and m ay be either structural
steel w ork or the reinforcing w ithin concrete
panels or slabs.
It is recom m ended that this point be
determ ined prior to the installation to allow
for any site w ork or equipm ent that m ay be
required prior to the installation.
The 6m m
2
(8 AW G ) cable is not supplied
and the length of the cable w ill need to be
determ ined and obtained before com m encing
the installation.
See Pages 18 to 24, figures 10-17 for m ore
details and diagram s.
There is no need to connect the Structure
Bonding Braid if the dow nconductor can be
secured to a low er m etallic m ast section that
has its base electrically bonded to the steel
w ork of the structure.
Lightning Event Counters
The Lightning Event C ounter (LEC IV) is
a device for registering and recording the
num ber of strikes that the ERITEC H System
3000 has intercepted. The design of this
counter allow s m any installation alternatives
on the dow nconductor as discussed in later
text. A lso, see Specifications on page 54.
The follow ing should be considered prior to
installation of the Lightning Event C ounter:
It is advisable to locate the LEC IV in
a secure area that is not prone to
contact w ith m oving objects, theft, or
vandalism .
If the LEC IV is to be encased in an
additional enclosure, ensure that it is
m ounted to enable easy access to the
display. See figure 33 on page 49.
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DYNASPHERE Terminals
The D YN A SPH ERE is the air term inal of the
ERITEC H System 3000.
Ensure that the appropriate air term inal has
been provided.
Suitable for use in:
G eneral purpose applications
H igh tem perature environm ents
C orrosive environm ents (salt or acid
atm osphere)
Ensure the air term inal is supplied w ith the
finial tip secured in place. The air term inal is
supplied w ith three different finial tip config-
urations (tw o separate, and one secured in
place), sim ilar to that show n in photo 1.
It is important that the correct finial tip
is installed, specific to the application.
Photo 2 show s the three different finial tip
sizes, ranging from sharp to blunt in dim ension.
The sharp tip (m iddle), m edium tip (left) and
rounded tip (right). The application of each of
these tips is detailed below :
Sharp Tip Term inal heights less than
20m (65 feet)
M edium Tip Term inal heights less than
50m (165 feet), greater than 20m (65 feet)
Rounded Tip Term inal heights greater
than 50m (165 feet)
N ote: heights listed refer to the actual term inal height above ground level
If required, replace the finial tip supplied
w ith the appropriate tip for the application,
and tighten firm ly.
Warning Do not install the DYNASPHERE
without installing the correct finial tip.
1 DYNASPHERE with two spare finial tips
2 Three (3) DYNASPHERE finial tip sizes
Masts
There are three m ain types of m ast
configurations:
G uyed - generally required for m ast
heights of over 3 m eters (10ft) or for
clim atic conditions w here w ind gusts m ay
exceed 160 km /h (100m ph). A lw ays
consult w ith a local civil engineer if in
doubt. The m ast is anchored at the base
and then guyed using one or tw o guy
sets, depending on the m ast height and
configuration, each w ith 3 lengths of
non conductive guying m aterial.
C antilevered - the low er third of the
m ast is secured to a vertical surface to
provide support. These m ay also require
guying depending on m ast height.
Free-standing - base support only.
Ensure that the configurations and heights
for your specific installation conform to the
Benji design and consultation directives.
Specific advice for each m ast configuration
is provided on pages 41 to 48.
W hen all of the com ponents for the
ERITEC H System 3000 have been received,
they should be checked against the Benji
design Bill of M aterialsand for any possible
shipping loss or dam age.
Before installation, in particular, check the
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follow ing:
Terminal(s)
D YN A SPH ERE term inals have not been
dented in any w ay.
The correct finial tip has been installed,
based on the overall height of the air
term inal above ground.
ERICORE Downconductor(s)
The cable drum (if supplied) is in a
serviceable condition.
C orrect length(s)
That there is no obvious dam age to
the cable.
Is term inated as required. If the
dow nconductor has been pre-
term inated before shipm ent, check
that the term ination is still intact and
in good order. See note on Page 14
on rem oving protective covers.
If the U pper Term ination Kit has been
supplied separately, check that the
C old-Shrink tube in the kit is in good
order, has no tears or cuts and has
not collapsed.
This inform ation along w ith dow nconductor
lengths and quantities (if m ore than one
length on the one drum ), w ill be printed on a
label on the side of the C able D rum (s).
Checking Lightning Protection Components
on Receipt
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Only attempt to install the
ERITECH System 3000
during storm-free periods.
If the term inal m ust be raised before being
connected to the ground system , or cannot
be im m ediately connected, then attem pt to
connect the low er end of the dow nconductor
to either the structure steel reinforcing or
som e other reasonable ground point.
Grounding Systems Installation
Prior to the installation of the
lightning protection grounding
systems, it is important to refer
to site drawings of all underground
services to ensure that these are avoided
and not interrupted during trenching,
excavation, boring or driving ground
rods. See figure 4.
Care must be taken to follow the
ground survey design. Ensure the correct
materials have been provided and are
used to achieve an acceptable Ground DC
resistance (typically <10 ).
Exam ples of typical grounding system s that
m ay be used (N ote: these m ay or m ay not be
relevant to the specific System 3000 design)
are show n in figures 2 and 3 on page 10.
ERITECH System 3000 Installation
D uring the installation of the ERITEC H System 3000, all site restrictions
and safety requirem ents m ust be follow ed.
It is im portant to follow the recom m ended order of installation:
1. Full installation of the grounding system.
2. Full installation of the downconductor.
3. Termination of the downconductor to the grounding system.
4. Upper termination of the downconductor (may already have been completed
by ERICO) and connection to the DYNASPHERE air terminal with correctly sized
finial tip.
5. Termination of bonding cable from upper termination to structure,
where necessary.
6. Raise mast into position and secure.
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Conductive Saddles
Lightning Event
Counter - LEC IV
ERICORE
Copper Ground Tape
Typical lengths, minimum of 5 meters (17 ft). (Lengths are dependant
upon soil resistivity reading) @ 600mm (24 in.) depth or greater if
required, to ensure that it is below the frost line.
Ground rods
clamped or
Cadwelded to
copper ground
tape.
Ground Pit
Each trench is treated
with GEM or ERITECH
Enhancing Compounds
Lower Termination
(Bound in Waterproofing
Mastic)
ERITECH ground rods
clamped or Cadwelded to
copper ground tape.
Lightning Event
Counter - LEC IV
ERICORE
Lower Termination
(Bound in
Waterproofing
Tape)
Copper ground tape grid
5000 x 5000mm (17 x 17ft.)
@ 600mm (24in.) depth or
greater if required to ensure
that it is below the frost line.
Conductive
Saddles
Ground Pit
Figure 2: Radial Ground.
Figure 3: Grid Ground.
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It is advised that a ground pit is installed
w here the end of the dow nconductor
term inates to the ground system . This
provides a convenient access point for
disconnection and future testing.
POWER
GAS
WATER
IRRIGATION
COMMUNICATIONS
SEWERAGE/STORMWATER
Figure 4: Precautions required for ground pit excavation and
lower termination corrosion protection.
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W hen using ground rods it is advisable to:
U se driving heads to prevent
m ushroom ing on top of rod.
U se driving heads w hen using
coupled rods.
U se a post or picket driver.
W hen bonding the grounding system
com ponents, try to use the recom m ended
m ethods suggested below :
C A D W ELD
connections m ust be used

to provide perm anent electrical bonding,
corrosion resistance and m echanical
strength betw een conductors, including
m ost types of copper cable, bar, rod,
tape, structural steel w ork, reinforcing
steel and pipe.
Supplied ground rod clam ps should
be used for term ination of ERIC O RE
dow nconductors directly to ground
rods. This allow s later disconnection
for m aintenance requirem ents.
U se of alum inum lugs or couplings is
prohibited.
W aterproofing m astic tape should be
used for w aterproofing corrosion
vulnerable connections.
Ground Resistance Lowering
Compounds
G round enhancing com pounds (such as
G EM ) are recom m ended and supplied w hen
the existing soil m ass has a high resistivity.
These com pounds can be used to increase
the total surface area of grounding conductors,
thereby reducing the ground resistance
/im pedance.
C om pounds m ay require w ater and a
m ixing container.
W hen applying these com pounds, be sure
to take necessary handling precautions as
advised by the product instructions, and
ensure that the directions for use are
follow ed correctly.
Insulation of Grounding
Systems
In som e installations, it m ay be necessary
to insulate part of the ground system from an
area of the surface, for the purposes of safety
or isolation (pedestrian w alkw ays, proxim ity
to other services, etc.). In this situation, it is
recom m ended that a m inim um of 70m m
2
(2/0 AW G ), insulated copper cable is run in
PVC conduit to the connection point (start) of
the intended ground system . This conduit
should be at a depth of at least 600m m
(24in.), or greater if required, to ensure that it
is below the frost line to the start of the
intended ground system .
A nother possible design m ethod for
reducing surface step-potentials m ay be to
insulate the ground system for the first few
m eters of depth from the surface. This is
done by isolating the initial injection point of
the dow nconductor from the surface of the
ground m ass by running it through PVC
conduit to the required depth before
exposing it to the ground m ass.
Bonding the Lightning
Protection Ground to Other
Service Grounds
W here separate grounds exist eg:
Structure, Pow er, C om m unications and
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Lightning Protection, they should be bonded
together to form an equipotential ground
plane. This w ill elim inate the possibility of
ground loops and potential differences arising
under transient conditions.
A uthorization m ay be required by the
particular service providers before bonding of
these grounds takes place.
Bonding cable m ust be 70m m
2
(2/0 AW G )
m inim um depending on local standards. In
som e circum stances, it m ay be necessary to
use a Transient Earth C lam p (ERIC O Part N o.
TEC 100C ) w hich effectively bonds all grounds
to the sam e potential under transient
conditions, to satisfy service providers.
For further inform ation, it is advised that
local applicable standards are consulted, ie
IEC 61024-1, BS 6551, A S1768, N FPA 780,
C 22.1-98 and N EC .
Labelling
The labelling of ground pits or grounding
system s to local requirem ents is the
responsibility of the custom er/installer.
ERITECH
Ground Rod
Insulated
Conduit
Ground Pit
Surface Area of Isolation
Downconductor
Lower Termination
600mm (24in.) or greater to ensure
it is below the frost line.
2m (80in.)
70mm
2
2/0 (AWG)
Insulated Copper
Cable
Start of
Grounding
System
Figure 5: Various methods of isolating the ground system.
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Downconductor Hauling
Locate the dow nconductor cable drum at
the appropriate location (refer to figure 6).
W hen hauling the dow nconductor, use the
follow ing guide points:
Ensure that the cable drum , if supplied, is
in a serviceable condition.
If the dow nconductor has been upper
term inated on the outside of the drum ,
then the dow nconductor m ust be hauled
off the drum from the ground.
If the dow nconductor has been upper
term inated on the inside of the drum ,
then the drum m ust be at or near the top
of the structure, so that the dow nconductor
can be unw ound from the drum tow ards
the base (refer to figure 6).
W hen using slings or ropes to haul
dow nconductors, use M U LTIPLE hitches
around the cable.
D O N O T sling from the term ination
coupling or cold-shrink section of the
term inated dow nconductor.
D O N O T use cable stockings over
TERM IN ATED dow nconductor ends.
Protect the dow nconductor from
abrasion and tearing w hen hauling over
rough surfaces, at all tim es, especially
around corners or through penetrations.
Downconductors
Depending on site requirements, the downconductor(s) may have their
upper terminations completed at a pre-specified end of the cable by
ERICO before shipment. These terminations will be protected by a short
length of flexible PVC tube.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that when removing these tubes, they are not
removed with a knife or cut in any way as this will damage the outer layer
of the termination. It is suggested that the tape and cover are best removed
by hand. (See figure 6)
All ERITECH purpose-designed downconductors have a semi-conductive outer
sheath which is approximately 2mm (0.08 in.) thick. Rough or careless handling of
the downconductor can damage this sheath and compromise its performance.
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Downconductor pre-terminated
on the OUTSIDE end when
wound on the cable drum
Figure 6: Cable pre-termination and drum locations.
Figure 7: Incorrect and
correct cable hoisting
methods.
INCORRECT CORRECT
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Penetrations
Before routing the dow nconductor through
any penetrations, ensure that:
If un-term inated, a m inim um hole
diam eter of 50m m (2in.) is provided.
If term inated, a m inim um hole diam eter of
60m m (2
3
/8 in.) is provided.
Enough physical protection (conduit
or sim ilar) is provided to stop the
dow nconductor being dam aged w hen
being fed through the penetration.
W hen feeding the upper term ination of
the dow nconductor through any
penetrations, the term ination sheds
(flanges) should be tem porarily w rapped in
insulation tape to reduce their diam eter
and protect them against abrasion. This is
very im portant as the cold-shrink tubes
are susceptible to tearing if nicked or
scuffed.
If either side of the penetration requires
environm ental protection ie: w aterproofing,
air-con pressure seal, etc., use a suitable
sealant or deck sealing gland.
Routing
The route taken by the
downconductor is very
important and must
follow these rules:
C arefully survey the intended route of
the dow nconductor im m ediately prior to
the installation to check for any alterations
that m ay effect the original Benji design,
ie: structural changes, new antenna or
m ast installations, air conditioning tow ers
or ducting, etc.
U se the m ost direct route practical to
m inim ize the dow nconductor length.
To m inim ize the risk of side-flash, D O N O T
route the dow nconductor back beside
itself after change of direction, ie: 180.
< 2000mm (80in.)
Radius
< 500mm
(20in.)
Figure 8: Correct & incorrect cable routing methods.
INCORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT
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M inim ize num ber of bends.
M inim ize strain on the dow nconductor
during installation.
Ensure bend radius m aintained >500m m
(20in.).
Parallel routing w ith other services -
M inim um separation = 2m (80in.).
Try to isolate as m uch as possible from
other services.
If the dow nconductor m ust cross other
services, ensure that it crosses at right
angles to m inim ize any inductive effect.
The low er end of the dow nconductor
m ust term inate as close as possible to
the initial injection point of the
grounding system .
A llow 500m m (20 in.) of slack in
the length of dow n-conductor at
the upper end of the cable to
facilitate m ast erection and correct seating
of the D ynasphere term inal in the top of
the FRP m ast.
W here isolation of the dow nconductor
is required, (for physical or proxim ity safety
reasons) install the cable in a suitable
insulating conduit w ith a m inim um w all
thickness of 3m m (
1
/8 in.).
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M
M
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Figure 9: Correct and incorrect cable routing.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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N O TE: This is the only tim e that the
dow nconductor should be isolated from the
structure and generally only for 2.4 m eters
(8 feet) m axim um . DO NOT route the entire
length of downconductor in insulated
conduit.
To seat the term inal correctly in the top of
the FRP m ast, any cable slack w ill have to
be rem oved from the m ast w hile also
m inim izing any stress on the upper
term ination sheds (flanges) by tw isting the
FRP m ast against the term inal for at least
one turn.
If the dow nconductor is dam aged
during installation, it m ust be
checked by an ERIC O representative
to see if the dam age w ill effect its safe
operation.
Securing the Downconductor
Securing of the dow nconductor
not only provides a m echanical
attachm ent to the structure, but
also an Electrostatic connection to the
structure via the sem i-conductive outer
sheath of the dow nconductor cable.
It is im portant that the dow nconductor
is both physically and electrically secured
to the entire length of the structure to
relieve both physical and electrical stresses
along the dow nconductorslength.
The electrical bonding of the dow n-
conductor is especially im portant for at
least the first 10% of the dow nconductor
route from the upper term ination, and for
this reason the dow nconductor m ust be
secured at least every 1 m eter (40in.).
ERITEC H saddles and conductive
clam ps are recom m ended for the
purpose of securing the
dow nconductor. These have been specifically
designed and m anufactured to m echanically
secure and electrically bond the ERIC O RE to
the structure, w hile m inim izing stress points
on the cable.
U se of non ERITEC H saddles can com prom ise
the outer sheath, creating high stress points
w hich can lead to flashover (see Figure 10).
Use ERITECH clamps only
Figure 10: Detail shows the need to use ERITECH
Clamps.
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For brick and concrete w alls or roofs,
use the ERITEC H stainless steel saddles
provided. These have tw o 6m m (
1
/4 in.)
diam eter holes on either side and are
suitable for use w ith m asonry anchors.
These saddles can also be used w ith other
suitable fastenings against w ood, fiberglass
and m etallic surfaces.
W hen securing externally to round section
structures such as pipes, tow er legs,
m asts, etc, stainless steel cable ties are
recom m ended. Ensure that these are
firm ly secured.
For securing to other structures such as
angle iron, ie: radio tow ers, structural
beam s etc., use ERIC O C A D D Y beam
clam ps and suitable cable clam ps.
If the dow nconductor is to be routed
above a false ceiling, ensure that it is
fixed to the underside of the concrete
floor slab.
U se of explosive fastening m ethods on
ERITEC H saddles is N O T recom m ended.
U se of ERIC O ERISTRU T or other sim ilar
strut system s are recom m ended
w here suitable. (See figure 11).
Use of Mast or Conventional
Cable as the Downconductor
In som e installations, the m ast m ay be
used as the dow nconductor or alternatively,
in short-run installations, conventional cable
is som etim es used. In these cases, a Term inal
Lug C oupling A daptor w ill be supplied to
allow a lugged 50m m
2
(1/0 AW G ) or 70m m
2
(2/0 AW G ) (depending on local m inim um
standards) cable term ination to the base of
the D YN A SPH ERE (see Figure 12).
L.P. Terminal
Base
50mm
2

(1/0 AWG)/
70mm
2
(2/0 AWG)
minimum
downconductor
(or as per local
standards)
M10 Bolt
Lug Coupling
Lock Screw
Use of ERISTRUT
to anchor downconductor
with S/S cable ties
Figure 11: Downconductor anchored to strut.
Figure 12: Lug Coupling for non-ERICORE
downconductors.
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Labelling
Vital W arning Labels m ust be located at
eye level:
W here there is the possibility of
personnel being in close proxim ity to
the cable.
W here the dow nconductor term inates to
the grounding system .
A t the m ast base.
There is a VITA L W A RN IN G LA BEL supplied
in the front cover of this m anual and also one
supplied in each of the upper and low er
term ination kits.
If m ore labels are required, contact your
nearest ERIC O supplier or D istributor.
Structure Bonding Braid
In som e situations, it m ay be difficult to get
a good electrical bond betw een the dow n-
conductor and the structure as the structure
m ay be either concrete, m asonry or other
m aterial w hich is a poor electrical conductor.
To ensure that the upper end of the dow n-
conductor can be adequately electrically
bonded to the structure, a Structure Bonding
Braid has been provided at the base of the
upper term ination of the dow nconductor.
This Braid is a 75m m (3in.) tail w hich exits
from under the term ination coldshrink and is
supplied w ith a connector to allow connection
to a 6m m
2
(8 AW G ) copper cable (as
m entioned in the follow ing text). In difficult
electrical bonding situations, this can be
connected to a conductive structural point
to relieve the electrical stresses on the
dow nconductor and m asonry surfaces.
To determ ine w hether the use of the
structure bonding braid is required in specific
installations, please study the follow ing
carefully, and refer to the flow chart on page
21 (opposite). For an explanation of term s,
see the G lossary at the end of this m anual on
Page 57.
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Action Required
Bond metallic lower mast section to the
nearest conductive structural point using
6mm
2
insulated copper cable.
See figure 14
Action Required
Connect the Structure Bonding Braid to the
nearest conductive structural point of the
facility using 6mm
2
See figure 13
Action Required
Locate nearest conductive
structural point near to first
contact point between
downconductor and
structure.
Action Required
Connect the Structure
Bonding Braid to the top of
the free standing mast using
6mm
2
See figure 17
FRP (+ metallic lower section)
mast mounted on either rein-
forced concrete or
brick/masonry structure.
FRP mast mounted on metallic
free standing mast with down-
conductor routed internally
but unable to be clamped to
the inside of the free standing
mast.
Select the appropriate mast conf iguration
Has the downconductor been
clamped to the metallic lower
mast section (if used)?
FRP (+ metallic lower section)
mast directly located on
metallic framework (eg: Radio
Tower) or Non-conductive
structure (eg: fibreglass stack).
Action Required
No connection to the
structure bonding braid is
required
Bond downconductor to
conductive structural points
at 1 meter intervals.
YES NO
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A fter routing the dow nconductor,
it m ust be kept in constant physical
contact w ith the structure via conduc-
tive fixings as follow s:
The top 10% of the dow nconductor from
the term inal m ust be secured at least every
1 m eter (40in.). This includes m etallic m ast
sections.
The low er 90% of the dow nconductor
m ust be secured at least every 2 m eters
(80in.).
This includes routing inside any type of
conductive pipe or conduit (see Fig. 17).
W hen using m etallic low er sections
of m ast (ie: alum inum ), then the
dow nconductor M U ST be secured
w ith ERITEC H saddles to the m ast at 1m
(40in.) intervals (m ax.). The m ast in turn
m ust be electrically bonded to the nearest
conductive structural point. In this case, the
structure bonding braid at the base of the
upper term ination does not need to be used
(see Figure 14).
Regardless of the dow nconductor length
or type, the braid MUSTbe used w here the
dow nconductor cannot be bonded through
its saddles, or other securing m ethods, to the
structural steel w ork (or m etallic m ast, if
electrically bonded to the structure) w ithin
5 meters(17ft.) of the upper term ination.
Structure bonding
cable connected
to structural steel
4.6m (15 ft.)
FRP Mast
Figure 13: Bonding of mast base to conductive
structure point.
ERITECH
Saddles at
1m (40in.)
intervals
(max.)
Aluminum Mast ERICORE
To nearest conductive
structural point (steel
work, concrete
re-inforcing, etc)
Figure 14: Connection of Structure Bonding Braid in
FRP and F.S. masts.
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Structural Steel Work To upper termination
kit bonding braid or
mast base
CADWELD, bolted, or
other suitable electrically
bonded method
Figure15: Connection of bonding cable to structural steel work.
Structure bonding cable
CADWELD, bolted, or
other suitable electrically
bonding method
To upper termination kit
bonding braid or mast base
Reinforcing Steel
Concrete Panel
Figure16: Connection of bonding cable to concrete reinforcing.
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For exam ple, w hen using a 4.6 m eter
(15
1
/2ft.) FRP m ast, m ounted on a concrete
roof, if the first dow nconductor saddle at the
base of the m ast cannot be electrically
bonded to the structural steel w ork, then the
structure bonding braid MUST be used and
be electrically connected via a 6m m
2
(8 AW G )
cable directly to the structural steel w ork.
See Figure 13.
A ny m etallic surfaces that the dow n-
conductor m ay be secured to, if possible,
should be electrically connected to the
structural steel w ork.
A lso, if the dow nconductor can not be
secured or bonded to the inside of a m etallic
m ast (ie: free standing light pole), the
structure bonding braid m ust be connected
to the top of the m etallic m ast using 6m m
2
(8 AW G ) insulated copper cable.
See Figure 17.
To bond the dow nconductor inside a
conductive m ast pipe or conduit, secure tw o
stainless steel cable ties around the
dow nconductor at every 1m (40 in.) or at 2m
(80 in.) intervals w ith their tails left on,
alligned at 180 to each other so that w hen
fed into the pipe, they m aintain contact w ith
the inside w all of the pipe. See Figure 17.
Metallic mast pipe or conduit
Downconductor
2 x stainless steel
cable ties at 180
with tails left on
1 to 2m (40-80in.)
intervals as appropriate
Freestanding metallic
mast where
downconductor
cannot be secured
to inside of mast
Structure bonding
cable attached to
top of freestanding
mast
Figure 17: Electrical bonding of downconductor within metallic mast section or pipe.
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The downconductor has been
specifically designed to cope with
extremely high impulse voltages
and currents. Due to the nature of the
downconductor construction, and its
working environment, it is Very Important
that each step be followed and carried
out exactly as per the following
instructions.
The dow nconductor can be lugged (as
detailed overleaf) and then connected to the
ground rod using the ground rod clam p, or
alternatively, it can sim ply be connected to
the ground rod using only the ground rod
clam p.
Refer to Figure 18 for the following
instructions (1 to 10).
1. W ith the hacksaw (or appropriate
cutters), cut the dow nconductor cable to
length, leaving enough cable to be able to
easily and directly route it to the ground
term ination.
Terminating the ERICORE Lower End
Instructions for ERICORE Downconductor
Tools required f or Terminating Lower End of ERICORE
1. Sharp Knife
2. Tape M easure
3. Flat Blade Screw driver
4. H acksaw
5. 150m m (6in.) A djustable Spanner/W rench
6. Roll Spring - (supplied w ith U pper Term ination Kit)
7. Insulation C utting Tool - (supplied w ith U pper Term ination Kit)
8. C rim per (90m m
2
) (only required if the cable lug is to be used)
The Lower Termination Kit Consists of :
1 x H ose C lam p
1 x 90m m
2
Lug
1 x 2.5m m
2
x 105m m (12AW G x 4
1
/8 in.) Bare C opper W ire
1 x U Bolt type G round Rod C lam p (13-15m m ,
1
/2 -
5
/8 in. Rod D iam eter.)
1 x W ater Proofing M astic
1 x Vital W arning Label
2 x Rubber G loves
1 x Instructions
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2. A t a distance of 100m m (4 in.) from
the end of the cable, carefully cut a shallow
notch into the black outer insulation, no
deeper than 1m m , (
3
/64 in.). U sing the
insulation cutting tool, cut around the
circum ference of the black outer insulation
until the copper screen underneath is
exposed.
Important! The insulation cutting
tool uses friction to cut into the
sheath and is less likely to
damage the layers underneath than using
a knife.
3. U se a knife to carefully cut along
the 100m m (4 in.) length of black outer
insulation to a depth of no m ore than 1m m .
(
3
/64 in.). Be careful not to cut too deeply so
that the copper layer under-neath is not
exposed or dam aged. Starting from the end
of the cable, carefully rem ove the outer
insulation and discard.
4. C arefully clean up the insulation friction
cut, rem oving any burrs for a neat finish.
5. Fit the roll spring 15m m (
5
/8 in.) from
the end of the outer insulation over the
exposed copper tape (roll spring supplied
w ith upper term ination kit).
6. Rem ove the copper tape up to the roll
spring (exposing black triple extrusion layers)
by unrolling, then tearing the tape up and
back over the edge of the roll spring at about
a 45 angle. If necessary, cut about 6m m (
1
/4
in.) of the copper tape up against the roll
spring w ith a knife and then tear over the
spring.
7. W rap one end of the 2.5m m
2
x 105m m
(12AW G x 4
1
/8 in.) bare copper w ire (supplied
w ith the kit) around the hose clam p, then fix
the hose clam p over the exposed copper
screen of the dow nconductor and tighten
w ith a screw driver.
8. A t 85m m (3
3
/8 in.) from the end of the
cable, carefully cut around the circum ference
of the black triple extrusion layers w ith a
knife, then, from the first cut, along the
length of the insulation to the end of the
cable. Rem ove the layers and discard.
85mm (3
3
/8 in.) 15mm (
5
/8 in.)
Copper Strands
and Double Tape Layer
Copper Tape Black
Outer Sheath
Copper Tape Black
Outer Sheath
Compression Lug
2.5mm
2
Copper Wire Hose Clamp
Copper Strands and
Double Tape Layer
Figure18: Stripping lengths downconductor.
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9. Lay back all of the copper strands and
tape cut off the filler core w ith a hacksaw or
knife as close to the strands and tape as
possible w ithout dam aging them . Lay the
copper strands and tape neatly and uniform ly
back in place.
10. If using the com pression lug, com bine
the end of the 2.5m m
2
(12 AW G ) bare
copper w ire from the hose clam p w ith the
dow nconductorscopper strands and then fit
A LL conductors into the 90m m
2
lug supplied
w ith the kit. M ake sure that it is fitted
correctly before crim ping w ith an
appropriate crim per.
11. Securely connect the lugged
dow nconductor to the grounding system .
12. If the U bolt ground rod clam p (or
other m ethod) is to be used, then ensure that
the 2.5m m
2
(12AW G ) bare copper w ire from
the hose clam p is bonded w ith the final
grounding connection and all of the other
dow nconductor copper strands and tape.
Then securely tighten the w hole connection.
N ote: The ground rod clam p supplied in
this kit m ust be tightened to 44N m (32lbf.ft.).
13. M ake sure the low er term ination is
free of m oisture. U sing rubber gloves, shape
the w aterproofing m astic (supplied) around
all of the exposed areas of the low er
term ination.
N ote: D epending on the environm ent of
the low er term ination, it m ay be necessary to
w rap a sealing tape or m astic around the
w aterproofing m astic to stop it from drying
out over tim e.
Copper
Bus Bar
2.5mm
(12 awg)
Copper Wire
Hose Clamp
To Grounding System
Compression
Lug
ERICORE
Copper Tape
ERICORE
Ground Rod
Rod Clamp
Lower termination
shown connected
to rod with clamp
Lower termination shown lugged and
bolted to bus bar within enclosure
LEC IV
Entire lower
termination
to be bound
in waterproofing
mastic
System 3000
Figure19: Termination to bus bar and ground rod.
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It is important to cover all
exposed metallic surfaces
(copper, hose clamp, lug, ground
rod clamp, etc.) To avoid the risk of
corrosion.
14. Place the VITA L W A RN IN G label
(supplied in the kit) in a suitable place near
the dow nconductor.
Note: If an upper termination has
already been performed on the cable,
then start with STEP 23 on page 38.
ERICORE downconductor cable has
been specifically designed to cope
with extremely high impulse
voltages and currents. Due to the nature
of the cable construction, and its working
environment, it is very important that
each step is followed and carried out
exactly as per the following instructions.
The special insulation cutting tools have
been supplied to facilitate the cutting of the
cables insulation layers, w hile preventing
dam age to other layers, such as the copper
foil.
Downconductor
lower termination
bound in
waterproofing
mastic
ERITECH
Ground Rod
LEC IV
Ground Pit
S
y
s
t
e
m
3
0
0
0
Figure 20: Completed termination for downconductor.
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Terminating the ERICORE Upper End
Instructions for ERICORE Downconductor
Tools required f or terminating upper end of ERICORE
1. Sharp Knife
2. Tape M easure
3. 2 x 375m m (15in.) Shifting Spanner / W rench
4. PVC Electrical Tape
5. Roll Spring - supplied w ith term ination kit
6. Insulation C utting Tool - supplied w ith term ination kit
The Upper Termination Kit consists of :
1 x C oldshrink Tube (red) 1 x Vital W arning Label 1 x M astic Tape
1 x ERIC O RE C oupling 1 x Structure Bonding Braid 1 x Instructions
(4 pieces w hen dism antled) 1 x Insulation C utting Tool 1 x C rim p Lug
1 x Silicone Tape - 1.3m (93in.) 1 x Sem i C onductive Tape 1 x Roll C lip
Photo 2: Contents of upper termination kit and the tools required to complete the termination procedure.
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Photo 3: Use of the insulation cutting tool to cut the insulation without damaging the layers beneath.
The Insulation Cutting Tool uses
friction to cut into the sheath and is
less likely to damage the layers
underneath than using a knife. When
the instructions call for the knife to be
used, be sure not to cut any deeper
than instructed.
If the instructions are not follow ed
correctly, or if any of the insulation layers or
the copper foil are incorrectly cut, then the
integrity of the lightning protection is
affected.
Refer to Figure 21 on page 37 for the
following instructions (1 to 11)
1. A t a distance of 600m m (23
5
/8 in.) from
the end of the cable, carefully cut a shallow
notch into the black outer insulation no
deeper than 1m m , (
3
/64 in.). Then, using the
insulation cutting tool, cut around the
circum ference of the black outer insulation
until the copper screen underneath is
exposed.
2. U sing a knife, carefully cut the outer
insulation of the cable to a depth of no m ore
than 1m m (
3
/64 in.), for the full 600m m (23
5
/8
in.), in the direction of the end of the cable.
Be sure not to cut so deep as to expose or
dam age the copper layer underneath.
Starting from the end of the cable, carefully
rem ove the outer insulation and discard.
3. C arefully clean up the friction cut,
rem oving any burrs for a neat finish.
4. Fit the roll spring 20m m (
6
/8 in.) from the
end of the outer insulation over the exposed
copper tape.
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5. From the end of the cable, rem ove the
copper tape up to the roll spring, exposing
the black sem i-conductive m aterial by
unrolling, then tearing the tape up and back
over the edge of the roll spring at about a 45
angle. (If necessary, carefully cut about 6m m
of the copper tape up against the roll spring
w ith a knife and then tear over the spring).
6. C arefully rem ove the roll spring, then
tape up the last 6m m (
1
/4 in.) of the copper
tape w ith a piece of PVC tape, to stop further
unravelling.
7. C lean and degrease the outer sheath for
a distance of 100m m (4 in.) from the cut
position. U sing slight tension, w rap one layer
of sealant tape (red) around the black outer
insulation w ith a sm all overlap of 5m m (
1
/5 in.)
over the copper tape screen. (See photo 5)
8. Place the structure bond braid over the
cable so that it sits over the copper screen
and up against the sealant tape (red). Ensure
that the braid loops are tight around the
copper screen. Tape the bond braid into place
w ith PVC tape. (See photo 6). (U ltim ately, this
braid m ay require electrical bonding to the
structure.)
9. A t a distance 70m m (2
3
/4 in.) from the
end of the cable, carefully cut a notch in
triple layered insulation no deeper than 1m m
(
3
/64 in.). Then using the insulation-cutting
tool, cut around the circum ference of the
triple layered insulation until the copper
underneath is exposed.
10. W ith a knife, carefully cut along the
70m m (2
3
/4 in.) length triple layered insulation
of the cable to a depth of no m ore than 1m m
Photo 4: Using the roll clip to cut and remove the copper screen.
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(
3
/64 in.). Be sure not to cut too deep, as
to expose or dam age the copper layer
underneath. Starting from the end of
the cable, carefully rem ove the triple
layered insulation and discard.
11. Rem ove one release foil from the
stress control patch (green) and apply it
level w ith the outer insulation cut,
against the red sealant tape (see photo
7). W rap the entire patch around the
cable as show n and rem ove the release
foil during installation. Avoid air
pockets, w rinkles or creases.
12. W rap one layer of sealant tape
(red) w ith a sm all overlap and slight
tension over the braid w ire and previously
applied sealant tape, below and level
w ith the (green) stress control patch (see
photo 8).
13. Take apart the D YN A SPH ERE
ERIC O RE coupling, ensuring there are 4
pieces. There should be:
A C om pression N ut
A C om pression Ring
A C om pression C one
A M ain C oupling Piece
14. Place the com pression nut and
com pression ring of the coupling set
over the strands and copper tape layer.
C heck the order and orientation of the
nut and ring against Figure 23 on page
37.
15. U nw rap the m aterial double tape
layer back to the com pression ring. Place
the com pression cone betw een the filler
core and the copper strands as show n in
Figure 23. The cone should be pushed
onuntil it is flush w ith the end of the
filler core. N eatly form the copper
strands back over the cone in their
original order.
Photo 6: Bonding braid secured in place.
Photo 5: Red sealant tape applied over overlap.
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16. Rew rap the outer double layer of
copper tape into place over the copper
strands. Push the com pression ring back
up over the w rapped copper strands and
up against the cone (see Figure 24 on
page 37).
17. Fit the m ain coupling piece from
the coupling set carefully over the end of
the cable ensuring the cable is pushed up
as far as it w ill go into the coupling.
Ensure the copper strands are kept in
place and order. Screw the com pression
nut into the coupling piece and tighten,
using the correct size spanners/w renches.
18. A t a distance of 100m m (4 in.)
from the end of the cable, w rap one half-
lapped layer of sem i-conductive tape
around the triple layer insulation w ith an
overlap tow ards the copper tape/copper
strand center conductor up to, but not
over, the com pression coupling.
Photo 7: Applying the stress control patch. In line with
initial outer layer cut and over the bonding braid.
Photo 8: Apply the sealant tape below the stress
control patch.
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19. Loosening Term ination
This operation is vital to the simple
installation of the product.
There are two terminations in this kit (one
with three sheds, the other with five). Loosen
both in the manner shown opposite. Install
the five shed termination first.
H old the term ination in one hand and the
holdout in the other. G ripping firm ly, tw ist
the term ination and holdout in opposite
directions. Repeat tw isting the term ination
and holdout, m oving the hand in short
increm ents up the term ination until the entire
term ination is felt to m ove on the holdout.
Slide the term ination until it lines up w ith the
end of the holdout tube as show n. N ote:
Take care not to slide the term ination off the
end of the holdout. Stop the term ination
about 1/4(6m m ) from the end of the
holdout.
20. Installing the term ination.
Position the holdout over the cable until
it m eets the jacket cutback. Tw ist the
term ination and slow ly push it to the end
of the holdout.
Slide the term ination off the holdout w ith
a tw isting m otion, holding the term ination
that is on the holdout in one hand and
pulling the holdout w ith the other.
N ote: D o N O T stretch the term ination.
D o N O T hold the term ination that is
partially installed and attem pt to pull the
rem aining term ination off the holdout, as this
w ill stretch the term ination and generate an
im properly installed term ination if not
repositioned.
U sing the pull tabs, pull the flip-back
portion aw ay from the m ain term ination, at
the sam e tim e w orking the first tw o fingers
of each hand betw een the flip-back and m ain
term ination. Pull the stretched out flip-back
over the cable jacket and sealant.
M ake sure the term ination length is in
accordance w ith the dim ensions show n.
H aving positioned the term ination, now
w rap one layer tape sealant (red) over the
end of the term ination and 1/4(6m m ) onto
the cable insulation as show n.
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21. Installing the term ination (continued).
Slide the three-shedded term ination over the cable until it m eets the leading edge of the
sealant strip as show n. Tw ist the term ination and slow ly push it to the end of the holdout.
Slide the term ination com pletely off the holdout using a tw isting and pulling m otion as show n.
U sing the pull tabs, pull the flip-back portion aw ay from the m ain term ination, at the sam e
tim e w orking the first tw o fingers of each hand betw een the flip-back and m ain term ination.
Pull the stretched out flip-back over the sealant.
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Figure 21: Cutting dimensions
600mm (23
5
/8 in.)
380mm (15in.)
20mm
(
6
/8 in.) 70mm (2
3
/4in.)
COPPER
CONDUCTOR
COPPER STRANDS AND
DOUBLE TAPE LAYER
TRIPLE LAYERED
INSULATION LAYER
PVC TAPE TO STOP COPPER TAPE FROM UNRAVELLING
COPPER
TAPE
BLACK OUTER
SHEATH
COMPRESSION CONE COMPRESSION RING
COMPRESSION NUT
FILLER CORE (BLACK)
COPPER STRANDS SPLAYED
OUT TO ALLOW FITTING OF
COMPRESSION CONE
DOUBLE COPPER TAPE LAYER
Figure 23: Positioning the compression coupling.
Figure 24: The termination coupling is fitted to the downconductor ready for the main coupling body to be fitted.
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Photo 11: Installed compression coupling.
The coupling must be tightened
using spanners/wrenches, as
tightning by hands will not be
adequate.
22. U sing the roll of silicone tape (grey),
overw rap half layers from 20m m (
3
/4 in.) over
the end of the coldshrink to 30m m (1
1
/8 in.)
over the coupling so that it covers the joint
betw een the m ain coupling and com pression
nut. Refer to Figure 25 on page 40.
W rap w ith m oderate tension (10 to 100%
stretch). A pply one final layer w ith no stretch.
Press dow n, to avoid the end lifting before
fusion of the tape takes place.
The finished termination must be
protected against any abrasion and
sharp edges during transport or
installation, as the coldshrink tubes are
susceptible to ripping or tearing if nicked or
scuffed.
23. If use of the structure bonding braid is
required, as detailed in the ERITEC H System
3000 Installation, O peration & M aintenance
M anual (See the section on SEC U RIN G to
determ ine the requirem ent), then this M U ST
be electrically connected via a 6m m
2
(8 AW G )
length of insulated copper cable to the
specified conductive structural point, as
described in the m anual. O therw ise the use
of the structure bonding braid can be
disregarded.
Connecting the DYNASPHERE
24. Feed the dow nconductor (and
structure bonding cable if required) through
the FRP m ast so that the entire term ination is
protruding from the top of the m ast. Rem ove
the lock screw in the base of the D YN A SPH ERE
term inal, then screw the term inal all the w ay
onto the term ination coupling thread.
Replace the lock screw back into position so
that it locks the thread into place and w ill
stop the term inal from unscrew ing.
25. C arefully pull the dow nconductor (and
structure bonding cable if used) back dow n
through the FRP m ast so that the term inal
base sits correctly in the top of the m ast.
Tw ist the FRP m ast at least one com plete turn
at the base of the term inal to rem ove any
stress on the term ination sheds (flanges) and
to seat the term inal correctly.
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Note: It may be necessary to pull back
any slack of ERICORE downconductor
through the FRP support mast to
achieve a properly seated fit for the
DYNASPHERE.
The DYNASPHERE must not be skewed
and the base of the terminal must be
fully inserted into the top of the mast.
26. If required, connect the 6m m
2
(8AW G )
structure bonding cable as detailed in the
ERITEC H System 3000 Installation, O peration
and M aintenance M anual. A fter bonding the
cable, ensure that the connection is
w aterproof and resealed if required.
27. Place the Vital W arning Label in a
prom inent position at the base of the m ast,
or beside the dow nconductor at eye level, if
the installation is in an area w here it is
possible for persons to gain access.
These termination procedures
should be strictly adhered to since
an incorrect termination will
result in failure of the system.
Photo 12: Completed termination.
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Photo 13: Once the DYNASPHERE has been fitted
to the termination coupling, ensure the locking
screw is tightened securely.
30mm
(1
1
/4 in.)
40mm
(1
1
/2 in.)
20mm
(
3
/4 in.)
DOUBLE WRAP SILICON TAPE
HALF LAPPING OVER ENTIRE LENGTH - ENSURE TAPE COVERS JOIN IN COUPLING
Figure 25.
Photo 14:
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Terminals
O nce the term inal has been checked and
found to be in an acceptable condition for
installation, it can be attached to the
term inated dow nconductor as show n in the
U pper Term ination instructions on page 38.
Please note, the serial num ber of each unit
w ill have been recorded in the C ertificate O f
C om pliance (inside back cover) in this
m anual.
Masts
The selected m ast configuration chosen
m ust:
Elevate the term inal to the required
height as determ ined by the design
process (m inim um height of 3 m eters
(10ft.) above the highest point of the
structure).
Include a m inim um of 2 m eters (81in.) of
insulated m ast m aterial (FRP) im m ediately
below the air term inal.
Be suitably rated for local w eather
conditions. It is advisable that guidance
from a local civil engineer be sought.
Be securely attached to the selected
m ounting point(s).
Be guyed if applicable.
Terminals and Masts
If the lower section of the mast
is conductive, ie. aluminum or
galvanized iron; then:
It must be electrically bonded to
the nearest conductive structural
point. This may be either structural
steel work or concrete reinforcing.
Refer to page 20 for details.
The downconductor must be
secured to the mast at 1m (40 in.)
intervals (max.).
Three basic types of m ast configuration
include:
Guyed
Single length guyed - one section of
FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
m ast m aterial guyed at the top.
D ouble length guyed - tw o sections of
m ast m aterial, usually alum inum low er and
FRP upper, guyed betw een the tw o sections
and at the top.
Cantilevered
U sed in situations w here it is m ore practical
to m ount w ithout a base, eg: radio tow ers.
A t least one third of the low er m ast
should be secured against the structure.
C antilevered m asts can either be free
standing or guyed for extra stability.
Freestanding
O ften used w here the term inal,
dow nconductor and grounding system are
isolated from volatile areas by installing the
ERITEC H System 3000 at least 5m (17ft.) aw ay
from those areas.
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Before the installation of the m ast, ensure
that:
The free standing m ast is supplied w ith an
appropriate spigot, suitable for either
internal or external m ounting of the FRP
m ast.
D ow nconductor is to be routed
internally or externally.
Provision for external or internal m ounting
of LEC IV and access.
D ow nconductor is able to exit through the
base of the free standing m ast.
The free standing m ast requirem ents for
foundations and erection are generally
handled by the m ast m anufacturers.
Mast Bases
ERIC O supplies a range of alum inum bases
to suit:
ERITEC H FRP m asts (alum inum base w ith
an internal m ast spigot).
A lum inum m asts (w elded directly onto
the required length of m ast.)
Both base types have dow nconductor
exit holes in the base, required if the
dow nconductor is to be routed inside of the
m ast. They also have identical m ounting hole
dim ensions w hich are show n overleaf.
1
.
5
m

(
5
f
t
.
)
4.6m (15
1
/2 ft.)
FRP (1/3 of
Mast Mounted
to Structure)
DYNASPHERE
Comms Tower
Inline Coupling
2.0m (81in.) FRP
DYNASPHERE
Aluminum
Mast
2.0m (81in.) FRP
Free Standing
Mast
Storage
Tank
DYNASPHERE
5m (17ft.)
Figure 26: Guyed, Cantilevered and Free Standing Mast examples.
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If an aluminum mast and base
are used and can not be directly
attached to the structural steel
work, or are anchored to a concrete roof,
then they need to be directly electrically
bonded to the closest structural steel
work or conductive structural point. Refer
to page 20.
Mast Couplings and Guying
Points
There are tw o different m ethods of
coupling tw o sections of m ast:
1. The U -Bolt set, w hich uses tw o stainless
steel U -bolts to clam p the tw o sections of
m ast together. See Figure 29.
2. The Inline C oupling is designed to fit
betw een the upper and low er sections of
the m asts and also provides three guying
anchor points, and, a dow nconductor exit
point if required. The m axim um m ast
diam eter that the Inline C oupling is able
to clam p onto is 70m m (2
7
/8in.) O D .
On both the U-Bolts and Inline
Couplings, the nuts must not be
tightened to any more than
55kg/cm (45in.lb).
A dditional guying is required at
the top of 4.6m (15
1
/2ft.) FRP
m asts (if not m ounted in a
cantilevered fashion). A G uying Ring is
supplied for guy anchor points. This is
installed betw een the D YN A SPH ERE
term inal and the top of the m ast.
See Figure 28.
Figure 27: Base and mounting dimensions.
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FRP
Mast
Guying Ring fitted
between DYNASPHERE
& FRP Mast
DYNASPHERE
Insulated Guying
Figure 28: Use of Guying Ring
4.6m (15
1
/2 ft.) FRP
DYNASPHERE
U Bolts
5.0m (17ft.)
Aluminum Mast
U Bolts
Figure 29: Use of U-Bolts
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Guying
ERIC O has standard 4m (13
1
/2ft.) and 7m
(24
1
/2ft.) G uying Kits. If the guying of a
fiberglass m ast is required, then the appropriate
guying kit should be selected to suit the
application. The guying m aterial is m ade up
of light w eight plastic coated fiberglass,
w hich is non-conductive.
If a custom ized guy kit has been supplied,
then the actual guy length can be determ ined
from the follow ing:
G uy Length = 1.41 X
W here X = the vertical height betw een the
upper and low er guying points and the
assum ed angle from horizontal is 45.
Important recommendations:
W hen guying any m ast, it is advisable
that the guying angle be no greater than
60 from horizontal.
It is recom m ended that 8m m (
5
/16in.)
diam eter stainless steel guying saddles are
used for the base guy anchor points. If
these are to be anchored to a concrete
surface, then 6m m (
1
/4in.) diam eter x
40m m (1
5
/8in.) depth (m inim um ) m asonry
anchors or sim ilar should be used.
Each of the guying kits com es w ith six
stainless steel thim bles to relieve stress on
the guys at the anchor points. These
thim bles M U ST be used w hen guying.
See Figure 30.
W hen using shackles (5m m (
3
/16in.)
m inim um ), ensure that the shackle
pins are secured w ith nichrom e w ire.
W hen securing the fiberglass guys, use the
guying grips supplied in the guying kit,
carefully follow ing the instructions provided.
U se of alternative w ire rope grips is
acceptable but ensure that:
G rips are m ade of a suitable m aterial
to PREVEN T corrosion.
M inim um of 3 grips per guy end.
G rips spaced at a m inim um of 30m m
(1
1
/4in.) on guys (or 6 x guy diam eter).
G rips are correctly orientated - grip
base (saddle) on the Liveside of the
guy and U -boltover the D eadside
or tail of the guy.
N o m ore than 60cN .m (5 lbf.in) of
torque is applied to the grip.
The above recom m endations should also
be used for any other guying, ie: stainless
steel, w hen used on any m ast.
GUY KIT SPECIFICATIONS
Guying Kit Guy Diameter Actual Guy Guy Tensile
Length Strength
4m G uy Kit 4m m -
5
/32in. 6m - 20
1
/2ft. 430Kg - 946lb
7m G uy Kit 5m m -
3
/16in. 10m - 34ft. 560Kg - 1232lb
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Raising of Mast
W hen ready to raise the m ast, check the
follow ing:
G uys to the inline coupling, guying ring
or other m ast anchor points are properly
secured.
Ensure the guys are not tw isted, kinked or
dam aged in any w ay.
Ensure that each guy can be easily secured
at the base w hen the m ast has been
raised.
Turnbuckles or rigging screw s are
recom m ended at the base anchor points of
the guys to enable easy vertical alignm ent of
the m ast and correct tensioning of the guys.
If using turn-buckles, ensure that they are
w ired securely w ith nichrom e w ire.
U sing conductive guying, such as stainless
steel, is acceptable as long as it is N O T used
for guying to the top of sections of insulated
FRP m ast. G uying to the top of an alum inum
section of m ast is acceptable.
Remember to always Plan the Lift
before attempting it.
If the m ast is to be raised by hand, ensure
that it can be safely and easily m anaged
m anually.
It is recom m ended that the use of a crane
or other suitable equipm ent be used for
anything over 6 m eters (20ft.) in height, or
for hazardous area installations such as high
elevations (tow ers).
To m inim ize the possibility of the m ast
becom ing bent or dam aged, it is very
im portant to keep the m ast straight during
the lift.
Ensure that:
There are no overhead A C pow er
lines.
There is nothing overhead that w ill
obstruct the lift.
There is enough m an-pow er
available to safely conduct the lift.
Thimble
Fiberglass
"Dead" End
"Live" Side
Saddle Base on "Live" End
30mm (1
1
/4in.) 30mm (1
1
/4in.)
Minimum spacing
between Saddles
Figure 30: Correct methods of guying.
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There is only O N E person in control of the
lift.
Everyone involved in the lift know s w hat
has been planned and how the lift is to be
perform ed.
The m ast is securely footed and cannot
m ove out of control during the lift.
A ny guying has been properly secured at
the m ast anchor points.
The dow nconductor has been correctly
term inated and the structure bonding
cable has been attached to the
term ination (if required).
The dow nconductor can not be dam aged
at the base of the m ast w hile lifting, ie: if
the cable exits from the m ast base it m ust
be protected and not used as the pivot
point for the m ast. M aintain a m inim um
bending radius of 500m m (20in.).
The m ast can be easily and safely
secured at the base and guying points
im m ediately after it has been lifted
into position.
A ny extra rigging that is required for
the lift only, can be rem oved after the
m ast is in place.
It m ay be necessary to use a gin pole
arrangem ent to assist w hen lifting the m ast,
especially if the m ast is over 6 m eters (20ft.)
in height or it is being lifted from a sloping
surface. (Typical arrangem ent show n below ).
W hen using a crane to lift the m ast into
position, ensure that:
The crane has enough w eight and
height capacity to safely do the job.
There is nothing overhead that w ill
obstruct the lift.
Removable gin pole
and associated rigging
Secure guying
Beware of any overhead power lines or other obstructions
Ensure the base will
not slip during the lift
Protect the ERICORE
from abrasion during
the lift
Attach structure bonding
braid if necessary
Figure 31: Removable gin pole to assist raising the mast.
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A ny guying has been properly secured at
the m ast anchor points.
The dow nconductor has been correctly
term inated and the structure bonding
cable has been attached to the
term ination (if required).
The D YN A SPH ERE term inal is N O T used
as a slinging point.
W hen slinging the m ast, ensure that
the slings or ropes can not foul the
D YN A SPH ERE term inal.
W hen lifting the m ast, the dow nconductor
is tied off to the m ast as w ell to rem ove
any strain on the dow nconductors
term ination to the D YN A SPH ERE term inal.
The dow nconductor can not be dam aged
at the base of the m ast w hile lifting
(m aintain a m inim um bending radius of
500m m (20in.)) or can not be dam aged as
a result of dragging over rough or sharp
surfaces during the lift.
A ny extra rigging that is required for
the lift only, can be rem oved after the
m ast is in place.
The m ast can be easily and safely secured
at its base and guying points w hen it is
lifted into position.
Do not sling
at base of
terminal
Do not lift
with more than
5m (17ft.) of
downconductor
hanging from
mast without
tying off to
mast.

Stress removed from upper
termination by securing
downconductor to lower mast
with flat webbing or other
appropriate sling.
Slung at
multiple points
Max 5m
(17ft.)
Figure 32: Incorrect and correct hauling methods.
CORRECT INCORRECT
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Lightning Event Counter
The LEC IV can be m ounted at any point
on the dow nconductor or at the injection
point of the grounding system .
Refer to the instructions supplied w ith the
LEC IV w hen installing the unit.
W hen m ounting the LEC IV, ensure that:
It is m ounted in a secure area that is
not prone to contact w ith m oving
objects, theft or vandalism .
It is not m ounted in an area that is
prone to flooding.
If the LEC IV is m ounted vertically and is to
be encased in a separate enclosure, ensure
that the display can be easily view ed.
LEC IV shown mounted
in an enclosure
Clear window
Counter
Protective enclosure
S
y
s
t
e
m

3
Figure 33:
LEC IV in protective enclosure
with clear viewing window, for
easy counter reading .
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The ERITEC H System 3000 lightning
protection system requires no user operation
and is com pletely autom atic in operation.
The D YN A SPH ERE becom es active only
during storm activity.
The system does not require any external
pow er requirem ents or replacem ent
com ponents for norm al operation.
It is essential that the ERITEC H
System 3000 Lightning Protection
System be regularly m aintained.
M aintenance should be undertaken:
A fter each know n strike to the
D YN A SPH ERE.
A t least once per year.
The certification of the ERITEC H System
3000 installation m ust be perform ed by an
authorized ERIC O representative.
This is done in conjunction w ith issuing of
a C ertificate of C om pliance, w hich is supplied
in the back of this m anual.
W hen this certificate has been com pleted
and signed, a copy m ust be either taken by
the ERIC O representative or sent to the
nearest ERIC O office.
D uring the process of certification, the
follow ing w ill be checked:
Installation m atches the Benji design.
Installation needs to be registered at
w w w .erico.com .
The integrity of the m ast and any
associated brackets and fastenings.
G uying, anchor points and fastenings.
D ow nconductor routing, securing and
seals.
G round term ination of dow nconductor.
G rounding System .
Labelling.
C om pletion of M aintenance Records
in this m anual.
C ertificate of C om pliance and
w eb site registration com pleted.
G eneral m echanical check of all
fastenings.
Certif ication
Operation and Maintenance
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If any changes have been m ade to the
structure, w hether they be structural,
antennae or building m aintenance
unit additions, etc.
U se the m aintenance record table on page
53 to record the relevant details. These
records and m anual should be kept in a safe
place near the installation.
M aintenance should be undertaken as
follow s:
Do not attempt maintenance
during potential lightning
periods.
1. C heck that the building is the sam e
physical shape and that no additional
structures such as antennae, advertising
signs, satellite dishes, building m aintenance
units or sim ilar have been installed w ithin
3m (121in.) height of the D YN A SPH ERE.
2. Inspect the D YN A SPH ERE to ensure that it
is not dented or physically dam aged in any
w ay.
3. Inspect the finial tip on top of the
D YN A SPH ERE to ensure that it is not
excessively burnt, deform ed or m issing.
A finial tip m ust be replaced if m ore than
6m m (
1
/4 in.) of the tip is m issing.
4. C heck that the FRP m ast and low er m ast
assem bly is securely attached to the
structure. C heck that the guys are secure
and undam aged. Replace if necessary.
C heck that all fastenings are secure and
tight.
5. If connected, check the structure
bonding cable from the upper term ination
or m ast base is securely connected to the
structural steel w ork.
6. Look for signs of dam age to the ERIC O RE
dow nconductor (w hether by lightning,
careless handling, vandalism or other
causes). C heck that the dow nconductor is
inaccessible to people and m achinery.
7. C heck that all labels and signs are still
attached and clearly legible. These labels
M U ST be in place. Refer to the section on
Labelling.
8. C heck that the Lightning Event C ounter
(LEC ) is secure, and that the display is
registering a reading, then record the
reading.
9. Record resistance and continuity
m easurem ents using figure 34 and the
table on page 52.
(These m easurem ents should be
perform ed after a know n strike to the
term inal.)
Rem ove the w aterproofing m astic from
the low er term ination to expose the
connection.
D isconnect the dow nconductor from
the grounding system .
If possible, disconnect the structure
ground bonding cable from the
grounding system .
M easure the ground resistance of the
lightning protection grounding system
and record in colum n 1 of ground
resistance readings.
M easure the ground resistance of the
structure and record in colum n 2 of
ground resistance readings.
Reconnect the structure ground bonding
cable to the lightning protection ground
system , then m easure & record in colum n
3 of ground resistance readings.
A t the low er term ination of the
dow nconductor, disconnect the 2.5m m
2
(12 AW G ) bonding w ire from under the
hose clam p
W ith a m ultim eter, m easure the continuity
betw een the center conductor and the
copper screen of the dow nconductor.
(This should be greater than 10,000 ohm s).
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If possible, m easure the continuity betw een
the center conductor at the low er and upper
end of the dow nconductor. (This should be
low ohm s).
Reconnect the 2.5m m
2
(12 AW G ) bonding
w ire to the hose clam p.
Reconnect the dow nconductor low er
term ination and structure ground bonding
cable to the lightning protection
grounding system .
Reseal the low er term ination and
grounding connection in w aterproofing
m astic and ensure that the w hole
connection is m ade w aterproof.
10.Report any problem s, defects of
inconsistencies to your nearest
ERIC O D istributor.
Figure 34: Grounding and downconductor continuity testing.
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11. ERIC O m aintains a database of
statistical inform ation concerning
ERITEC H System 3000 installations.
W e encourage copies of the initial
m aintenance records be sent to
ERIC O for collation into our database.
These records should include:
N am e and location of the structure.
Installation date.
Building height.
M aintenance inspection date.
Latest lightning event counter reading.
The C ertificate of C om pliance.
NOTICE
Users are advised that the ERITECH
System 3000 Lightning Protection
System may not function to its full
efficiency under ice or snow conditions
or on chimneys or stacks emitting
gasses or pollutants. For advice on
temperature or corrosion concerns,
please contact your local ERICO
Distributor.
MAINTENANCE RECORD
Lightning G round C heck of
D ate of Event Resistance M aintenance C om m ents Inspected
Inspection C ounter Readings Points 1 to 11 by
Reading 1 2 3
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DYNASPHERE Enhanced Terminal
Capture point of the ERITECH System 3000. Initiates an upward leader
during storm conditions to attract lightning discharges over a greater
radius than conventional protection.
Height: 140mm (5
1
/2in.)
Diameter: 255mm (10in.)
Weight: 2.8kg (6lbs.)
Color/Finish: Brushed Stainless Steel
ERICORE Downconductor
Purpose designed cables, using a copper 50mm
2
(1/0 AWG) main conductor
to safely convey the lightning energy to ground, while minimizing side
flashing.
Diameter: 36mm (1
7
/16 )
Weight: 1.2kg /m
13oz /ft.
FRP Mast
Purpose designed Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, manufactured from non-
hydroscopic epoxy and glass laminate, provides an insulated mast for
mounting the DYNASPHERE.
Lengths: 2m (81
1
/2in.) & 4.6m (187
3
/4in.)
Inside Diameter: 60mm (2
3
/8in.)
Outside Diameter: 68mm (2
11
/16in.)
Weight: 2m = 3.3kg (7
1
/4lbs.)
4.6m = 7.6kg (16
3
/4lbs.)
Color/Finish: Black
Aluminum Mast
Light weight lower mast material.
Lengths: 3, 4, 5 & 6m
(122
1
/2, 163
1
/4, 204 & 245in.)
Inside diameter: 61.9mm (2
7
/16in)
Outside diameter: 69.9mm (2
1
/4in.)
Weight: 2.4kg /meter
Available with or without mast base plate.
Specif ications
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Inline Coupling
Purpose designed coupling to clamp FRP to aluminum lower mast, providing
3 guy anchoring points and downconductor exit point.
Max. Clamping diameter: 70mm (2
7
/8in.)
Max. Clamping torque: 55kg/cm (45in.lb)
Weight: 2.4kg (5
1
/4lbs.)
Height added to mast: 200mm (7
7
/8in.)
Lightning Event Counter (LEC IV)
Purpose designed lightning event counter.
I.P. Rating: IP67
Operating Temp. Range: 40C to +50C (-40F to 122F)
Dimensions: 110mm(h) x 80mm(w) x 90mm(d)
4
11
/32 (h) x 3
5
/32 (w) x 2
7
/8 (d)
Weight: 0.4kg
Terminal Lug Coupling
The terminal lug coupling allows for connection of a conventional
downconductor such as 25mm x 3mm copper tape/bar to the Mark III
DYNASPHERE. See Upper Termination Instructions for fixing of coupling
to DYNASPHERE.
Material: Brass Alloy 384D
Length: 68.75mm (2
11
/16in.)
Weight: 181 grams (6.38 oz.)
Diameter: 25.4mm (1in.)
Guy Ring
Purpose designed guy ring, providing 3 guy anchoring points from the neck
of the DYNASPHERE.
Height: 105.25mm (4
2
/16in.)
Inside Diameter: 60mm (2
6
/16in.)
Outside Diameter: 91mm (3
1
/2in.)
Material: Cast Aluminum
Guy Hole Diameter: 10mm (
6
/16in.)
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Guy Kit
Purpose designed guying kits for anchoring from a guy ring or inline
coupling. Each kit comes complete with six stainless steel thimbles,
plus 18 guying grips per kit. Refer to pages 44 and 45 for more detail.
4m Guy Kit 7m Guy Kit
Guy Diameter: 4mm (
5
/32 in.) 5mm (
3
/16 in.)
Actual Guy Length: 6m (20
1
/2 ft.) 10m (34 ft.)
Guy Tensile Strength: 430kg (946lb.) 560kg (1232lb.)
ERICORE Downconductor Saddles
Purpose designed saddles for securing of downconductor to
structure.
Material: Stainless Steel 316
Length: 114.5mm (4
1
/2 in.)
Thickness: 1.2mm (
1
/16 in.)
Fixing Hole Diameter: 6mm (
4
/16 in.)
Width:
25.5mm (1 in.)
Stainless Steel Cable Tie
Purpose designed cable ties for securing of ERICORE downconductor
to structures.
Length: 521mm (20
1
/2in.)
Width: 7.9mm (
5
/16 in.)
Material: Stainless Steel
Maximum Bundle Diameter: 152mm (6 in.)
Minimum Loop Tensile Strength: 250lbs.
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Securing
Saddles, cable hangers or clam ps used to
m echanically and electrostatically secure the
dow nconductor to the structure.
Bond
Electrical connection betw een the outer
sem i-conductive sheath of the
dow nconductor and other electrically
conductive m aterials.
Clamp
Electrically conductive, m echanical
anchoring of the dow nconductor to the
structure.
Conductive Structural Point
A ny point of the structure that is
electrically conductive and is either
connected to the structure earth or has a
substantial m etallic m ass.
Fastenings
Bolts, screw s, m asonry anchors or other
hardw are used to secure anchors to the
structure.
FRP
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. Insulated m ast
for m ounting D YN A SPH ERE.
Metallic Mast Section
A ny type of electrically conductive m ast
section, ie: alum inum m asts, galvanized free
standing m ast, etc.
Structure Bonding Braid
C onductive lead at the base of the upper
term ination used to electrostatically bond
the dow nconductorsouter sheath to a
conductive structural point if the dow n-
conductor cannot be clam ped to a
conductive structural point w ithin 5m (17ft.)
of the upper term ination.
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10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This product has a lim ited w arranty to be free from defects in m aterials and w orkm anship for a period
of ten (10) years from the date of dispatch from the M anufacturer. The Purchaser acknow ledges that
lightning is a natural event w ith statistical variation in behavior and energy levels w hich m ay exceed
product ratings, and 100% protection is not offered and cannot be provided for. Therefore the
M anufacturers liability is lim ited to the repair or replacem ent of the product (at the M anufacturers sole
option) w hich in its judgem ent has not been abused, m isused, interfered w ith by any person not
authorized by the M anufacturer, or exposed to energy or transient levels exceeding the M anufacturers
specifications for the product. The product m ust be installed and earthed (w here applicable) in strict
accordance w ith the M anufacturers specifications and all relevant national Electricity and Safety
Standards. The M anufacturer and the Purchaser m utually acknow ledge that the product by its nature
m ay be subject to degradation as a consequence of the num ber and severity of surges and transients
that it experiences in norm al use and this w arranty excludes such gradual or sudden degradation. This
w arranty does not indem nify the Purchaser of the product for any consequential claim for dam ages or
loss of operations or service or profits. C ustom ers should contact their nearest ERIC O agent to obtain a
Product Repair A uthorization N um ber prior to m aking any claim under this w arranty. This is only a
sum m ary of the w arranty given by the M anufacturer. The full text of the w arranty is set out in the
M anufacturers C onditions of Q uotation and Sale.
E364LT02
AUSTRALIA
6 Chilvers Road
P.O. Box 148
Thornleigh (Sydney) NSW 2120
Australia
Tel. 61-2-9479-8500
Fax 61-2-9484-9188
BELGIUM
Lambroekstraat 5A
B-1831 Diegem
Belgium
Tel. 32-14-69-96-88
Fax 32-14-69-96-90
CANADA
34600 Solon Raod
Solon, Ohio 44139
U.S.A.
Tel. 1-800-677-9089
Fax 1-800-677-8131
CHILE
Alcantara 200, piso 6 Of. 17
Las Condes, Santiago
Chile
Tel. 56-2-370-2908
Fax 56-2-370-2914
DENMARK
Carlsgatan 12 A
SE-211 20 Malm
Sweden
Tel. 45-46-19-1941
Fax 45-46-19-1942
FRANCE
Rue Benoit Fourneyron Z.I. Sud
Boite Postale 31
42161 Andrezieux Cedex
France
Tel. 33-4-7736-5656
Fax 33-4-7755-3789
GERMANY
D-66851 Schwanenmuehle
Germany
Tel. 49-6307-918-10
Fax 49-6307-918-150
HONGKONG
Unit 1, 2nd Floor, Block A
Po Yip Building
62-70 Texaco Road
Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Hong Kong
Tel. 852-2764-8808
Fax 852-2764-4486
HUNGARY
Cegldi t 1-3
1107 Budapest
Hungary
Tel. 36-1-431-3464
Fax 36-1-431-3471
INDONESIA
Wisma Danamon Aetna Life, 19th Floor
Jalan Jend, Sudirman Kav. 45-46
Jakarta 12930
Indonesia
Tel. 62-21-575-0941
Fax 62-21-575-0942
ITALY
Via Pavia 69
15100 Alessandria
Italy
Tel. 39-01-3122-2054
Fax 39-01-3122-2879
MEXICO
Melchor Ocampo 193
Torre A piso 13
Col. Veronica Anzures
11300 Mexico D.F.
Mexico
Tel. 52-55-5260-5991
Fax 52-55-5260-3310
NETHERLANDS
Postbus 487
NL - 5000 AL Tilburg
Netherlands
Tel. 31-13-583-5400
Fax 31-13-583-5499
NORWAY
Postboks 148
NO-1325 Lysaker
Norway
Tel. 47-67-53-1200
Fax 47-67-12-4268
SINGAPORE
16 Wan Lee Road
Jurong Industrial Estate
Singapore 627946
Tel. 65-6-268-3433
Fax 65-6-268-1389
SPAIN
C/Provenza 288, Pral.
08008 Barcelona
Spain
Tel. 34-93-467-7726
Fax 34-93-467-7725
SWEDEN
Carlsgatan 12 A
SE-211 20 Malm
Sweden
Tel. 46-40-611-1360
Fax 46-40-611-9415
SWITZERLAND
Pra Pury 7d
3280 Murten
Switzerland
Tel. 41-26-672-9999
Fax 41-26-672-9998
THAILAND
Level 23, M. Thai Tower, All Seasons Place
87 Wireless Road
Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Thailand
Tel. 66-2-627-9037
Fax 66-2-627-9168
UNITEDKINGDOM
52 Milford Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 8LJ
United Kingdom
Tel. 44-118-958-8386
Fax 44-118-959-4856
UNITEDSTATES
34600 Solon Road
Solon, Ohio 44139
U.S.A.
Tel. 1-440-248-0100
Fax 1-440-248-0723
POLAND
54-613 Wroclaw
ul. Krzemieniecka 17
Poland
Tel. 48-71-357-4827
Fax 48-71-374-4043
BRAZIL
Rua D. Pedro Henrique de Orleans
E Braganca, 276
Vila Jaguara CEP 05117-000
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Tel. 55-11-3621-4111
Fax 55-11-3621-4066
TURKEY
Insaat Malzemeleri, Perpa Ticaret Merkezi
B Blok, 5 Kat, 5. Cadde. No. 297
Istanbul 80270
Turkey
Tel. 90-212-210-0825
Fax 90-212-210-0827
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CADDY, CADWELD, CRITEC, ERICO, ERITECH, ERIFLEX, and LENTON are registered trademarks of ERICO International Corporation.
National Electrical Code (NEC) is a registered trademark of The National Fire Protection Association.

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